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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1900-September 1920

ARCH.2003.21, Rendition: 789918

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The image depicts a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping from December 1945. The main headline reads "Early Italian Engravings." The article discusses the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York sending a collection of early Italian engravings to the Print Department of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The text mentions the significance of these engravings, particularly those by artists like Mantegna and Marcantonio Raimondi, and their influence on Renaissance art.

Another headline on the same page reads "Fogg Museum Has Lithography Show." This article reports on an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University, which features prints illustrating the history of lithography. The exhibition was organized by students and includes works by notable artists such as Daumier, Delacroix, and Goya.

There is also a smaller headline at the bottom right of the page that reads "Lithography Exhibit at Harvard Museum," which seems to be a continuation or related article to the lithography show mentioned earlier.

The newspaper clipping appears to be part of a larger page, with a smaller, detached strip of text on the left side. The overall condition of the paper indicates its age, with visible creases, tears, and discoloration.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings related to art exhibitions and collections, specifically focusing on early Italian engravings and lithography at the Fogg Art Museum, now part of Harvard Art Museums. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Top Left Clipping (December 15, 1948):

    • Title: "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS"
    • The Fogg Art Museum's collection of early Italian engravings has been moved to the Print Department of the Museum of Fine Arts.
    • The article describes the significance of the collection, including works by artists such as Mantegna, Raphael, and Durer.
    • The collection includes engravings from the 15th and 16th centuries and is notable for its historical depth and artistic quality.
  2. Top Center Clipping (January 26, 1960):

    • Title: "FOGG MUSEUM COLLECTION NOW MOVED TO THE PRINT DEPARTMENT OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS"
    • This article focuses on the transfer of the Fogg Art Museum's collection to the Museum of Fine Arts.
    • It highlights the importance of the collection, which includes works by famous artists like Mantegna and Raphael, and notes the efforts to preserve and study these engravings.
  3. Top Right Clipping (January 1960):

    • Title: "FOGG MUSEUM HAS LITHOGRAPHY SHOW"
    • The Fogg Museum announces an exhibition of lithographs, featuring works by artists such as Degas, Daumier, and Dore.
    • The exhibit showcases approximately 60 lithographs, emphasizing the importance of lithography in art history.
  4. Middle Clipping (January 6, 1966):

    • Title: "INTERESTING EXHIBIT AT FOGG: Prints Showing History of Lithography"
    • The Fogg Art Museum presents an exhibit illustrating the history of lithography, including works by artists such as Goya, Daumier, and Degas.
    • The exhibit is noted for its comprehensive coverage of the lithographic process and its evolution.
  5. Bottom Clipping (January 1964):

    • Title: "LITHOGRAPH EXHIBIT AT HARVARD MUSEUM"
    • The Harvard Museum (likely referring to the Fogg Art Museum) displays an exhibit of lithographs.
    • The exhibit includes works by artists like Rembrandt, Degas, and others, highlighting the diversity and technical excellence of lithography.

Overall, the clippings focus on the historical significance and the artistic merit of early Italian engravings and lithographic works displayed at the Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing their contributions to the understanding of art history.

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The image is a collage of newspaper clippings from the late 19th to early 20th century, featuring various articles related to art, museums, and lithography.

  1. Top Left Clipping:

    • Title: "Early Italian Engravings"
    • Content: Discusses the Fog Art Museum's move to the Print Department of the Museum of Fine Arts. It mentions the great exhibition of early Italian engravings, including works by artists like Durer, Holbein, and others. The exhibition highlights the importance of these engravings in the history of art and their preservation.
  2. Top Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Fogg Museum Has Lithography Show"
    • Content: Announces the opening of an exhibition at the Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, focusing on lithography. The exhibit includes about 80 mounted lithographs, showcasing works by notable artists, including Albrecht Dürer. It highlights the significance of the exhibition in celebrating the history of lithography.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping:

    • Title: Various dates (December 1915 and January 1916)
    • Content:
      • The first piece mentions a discussion on the history and preservation of early Italian engravings.
      • The second piece discusses an exhibit at the Fogg Museum featuring historical prints and landscapes, including works by Raphael, Titian, and others. It talks about the variety of prints and their historical significance.
      • The third piece, dated January 1916, briefly describes another lithography exhibit at the museum.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping:

    • Title: "Lithography Exhibit at Harvard Museum"
    • Date: January 1916
    • Content: Focuses on an exhibit of lithographs at Harvard University Museum. It details the historical significance of the lithographic artworks on display, highlighting notable artists and the evolution of the medium.

Each article provides insights into the historical context and significance of art exhibitions, particularly focusing on early Italian engravings and lithography, reflecting the cultural and artistic interests of the time.

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The image depicts an open, aged book or manuscript with text on both visible pages. The text appears to be a combination of news articles and possibly historical or artistic content, as suggested by headings such as "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS" and mentions of museums and art collections. The left page is dated "December 1945" and discusses Italian engravings and possibly the Fog Art Museum. The right page is dated "January 1946" and mentions an exhibit at the Fog Museum, featuring lithographs by various artists. The text is printed in a Garamond-like typeface, and the paper shows signs of aging and handling, with some darkening and minor tears. The overall context suggests that this could be a collection of articles or a journal related to art and museum exhibits from the mid-20th century.

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The image displays a collection of newspaper clippings from early December 1915. These clippings discuss various aspects of early Italian engravings and lithography exhibits at museums in the United States.

Left Clipping (Main Article)

Title: Early Italian Engravings
Subtitle: Part At Museum Collection Now Moved to the Print Department of the Museum of Fine Arts

This article discusses the relocation of a significant collection of early Italian engravings to the print department at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The text elaborates on the historical context and the importance of these engravings:

  • The engravings are by notable artists, including Marcantonio Raimondi and his school.
  • The collection includes works by Andrea Mantegna, Antonio Pollaiuolo, and others.
  • The article describes the early days of engraving in Italy, starting from the late 15th century.
  • It mentions the transfer of skills from goldsmithing to engraving.
  • The article also touches on the contributions of various artists and the evolution of engraving techniques over time.

Top Right Clipping

Title: FOGG MUSEUM HAS LITHOGRAPHY SHOW

This article announces an exhibition of lithography at the Fogg Art Museum:

  • The exhibit focuses on the history of lithography, starting from its invention around 1798 by Aloys Senefelder.
  • It mentions the development and spread of lithographic techniques across Europe.
  • The exhibit showcases a variety of lithographs, including works by prominent artists such as Goya and Toulouse-Lautrec.
  • The article highlights the significance of the exhibit in tracing the evolution and impact of lithography.

Middle Right Clipping

Title: INTERESTING EXHIBIT AT FOGG

This brief article further elaborates on the lithography exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum:

  • The exhibit features prints that illustrate the history of lithography.
  • It includes works by major artists like Daumier and Raffet.
  • The display is organized in a way that shows the chronological development of lithographic art.

Bottom Right Clipping

Title: LITHOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

This short piece provides additional details about the lithography exhibit at the Harvard Museum:

  • The exhibit is located in the Fogg Art Museum.
  • It includes a wide range of lithographs, highlighting both historical and artistic significance.
  • The collection features works by various artists and covers different periods and styles of lithography.

General Notes:

  • The articles are from December 1915.
  • They collectively highlight the cultural and artistic significance of both engravings and lithographs.
  • The focus is on the educational value and historical context of the exhibited works.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from various dates, all related to exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, now part of Harvard Art Museums.

  1. Top Left Clipping (December 15, 1915):

    • The headline reads: "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS."
    • The article discusses the transfer of the Fogg Art Museum's collection of early Italian engravings to the Print Department of the Museum of Fine Arts.
    • The collection includes works by renowned artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Marcantonio Raimondi, and others.
    • The article highlights the significance of these prints and mentions the historical context of their creation.
  2. Top Right Clipping (January 2, 1916):

    • The headline reads: "FOGG MUSEUM HAS LITHOGRAPHY SHOW."
    • This article announces an exhibition of lithographs at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by artists such as Goya, Delacroix, and Daumier.
    • The exhibit includes around 60 prints and is curated by Mr. Denman W. Ross and Mr. Paul J. Sachs.
  3. Bottom Left Clipping (December 1915):

    • The article is titled: "INTERESTING EXHIBIT AT FOGG."
    • It describes a show of history of lithography, featuring prints from the 18th and 19th centuries.
    • The exhibit includes works by notable artists such as Goya, Daumier, and others, and is curated by Mr. Denman W. Ross and Mr. Paul J. Sachs.
  4. Bottom Right Clipping (January 6, 1916):

    • The headline reads: "INTERESTING EXHIBIT AT FOGG."
    • This article discusses an exhibit of lithographs at the Fogg Art Museum, focusing on the history of lithography.
    • The exhibit includes prints by artists such as Goya, Daumier, and others, and is curated by Mr. Denman W. Ross and Mr. Paul J. Sachs.
  5. Bottom Most Clipping (January 1916):

    • The headline reads: "LITHOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT HARVARD MUSEUM."
    • The article provides an overview of the lithography exhibit at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, emphasizing the historical significance and the variety of artists represented.

Overall, the clippings provide detailed information about early exhibitions of engravings and lithographs at the Fogg Art Museum, showcasing a rich collection of works by prominent artists and highlighting the museum's role in preserving and exhibiting historical art prints.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings that have been pasted onto a larger piece of paper, now aged and discolored. The articles appear to be from 1915, as indicated by the handwritten date at the top of the clippings, which reads "Transient Dec. 15, 1915." The articles discuss art exhibitions and collections, with particular focus on engraving and lithography exhibitions at the time.

One of the headlines reads "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS" and the article underneath it talks about a collection moved to the Print Department of the Museum of Fine Arts. Another headline proudly states "FOGG MUSEUM HAS LITHOGRAPHY SHOW," which likely refers to an exhibit at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, showcasing the history of lithography. Additionally, there is an article entitled "INTERESTING EXHIBIT AT FOGG," describing another print exhibition at the same museum. These articles provide insight into past cultural events and reflect the historical interest in art education and showcase at that time.

The overall condition of these clippings shows signs of wear, tear, and aging, which can be expected from paper materials preserved from over a century ago.

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The image depicts a collection of old, yellowed newspaper clippings that have been arranged and adhered to a backing. The articles appear to be discussing various exhibitions related to art and lithography, specifically focusing on early Italian engravings and lithography exhibits at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The clippings contain handwritten annotations at the top, noting the dates and sources of the articles, such as "Transcript Dec. 15, 1915" and "Christian Science Monitor Jan. 6, 1916." The articles provide detailed information about the exhibits, including the artists featured and the historical significance of the works. The paper shows signs of aging with slight discoloration and worn edges.

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The image shows a collage of old newspaper clippings attached to a piece of cardboard or paper. The clippings are yellowed with age and contain typed and handwritten texts regarding various exhibitions and collections related to art, specifically prints, engravings, and lithography. The clippings are from different dates in December 1915 and January 1916.

Headings and key topics in the clippings include:

  • "EARLY ITALIAN ENGRAVINGS" discussing a Fogg Art Museum collection moved to the Print Department of the Museum of Fine Arts.
  • "FOGG MUSEUM HAS LITHOGRAPHY SHOW," announcing the opening of an exhibition titled "History of Artistic Lithography."
  • "INTERESTING EXHIBIT AT FOGG," describing prints that show the history of lithography.
  • Mentions of artists like Whistler, Bonington, Raffaël, and Albrecht Dürer.
  • A miscellaneous clipping about textile exhibits with descriptions of exquisite pieces, including mummies, brocades, and Persian rugs.

There are also handwritten dates and notes like "Transcript Dec. 15, 1915" and "Crimson Jan. 6, 1916." The clippings are organized with some overlapping and are unevenly cropped, indicating they may have been collected and mounted for archival or research purposes.

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The image is a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine, featuring a mix of text and graphics. The page is divided into two main sections, with the upper section containing an article about an exhibition of early Italian engravings at the Fogg Art Museum. The lower section features a smaller article about a lithography show at Harvard University.

The upper article is titled "Early Italian Engravings" and discusses an exhibition of early Italian engravings at the Fogg Art Museum. The article provides details about the exhibition, including the date it opened, the artists and works featured, and the significance of the collection. The article is accompanied by a small graphic or image of a print.

The lower article is titled "Fogg Museum Has Lithography Show" and discusses an exhibition of lithography at Harvard University. The article provides details about the exhibition, including the date it opened, the artists and works featured, and the significance of the exhibition. The article is accompanied by a small graphic or image of a print.

The page also includes a small advertisement for an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which is titled "Fogg Art Museum Has Lithography Show" and features an image of a print. The advertisement provides details about the exhibition, including the date it will open and the artists and works featured.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the art and cultural scene of the time, with a focus on early Italian engravings and lithography. The use of text and graphics helps to convey the information and context of the exhibitions, while the advertisements provide a glimpse into the broader art world and the events and exhibitions happening at the time.